Tapestry of Promise

Weaving the Old and New Testament Together

Plenary Speakers

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Special Guests

A Three-Day
Catholic Conference

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor
Thursday November 19th – Saturday 21st , 2026

Inspired by the call of The Most Reverend Bishop Boyea to make 2026 the "Year of the Bible," the Tapestry of Promise conference invites you to deepen your understanding of the beautiful way in which Jesus, the Incarnate Word, is prefigured by the events of the Old Testament – a tapestry woven by God from the people and events of the Old Covenant. We invite you to grow in faith through the Sacraments, sacred music, and the dynamic teaching of learned and charismatic speakers.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Catholic Answers

Ave Maria Radio

Kateri Institute

Catholic Biblical School of Michigan

Academy of Holiness

A Three-Day Catholic Conference

This conference explores three powerful ways Jesus reveals Himself through the beautiful prefigurations of the Old Testament:

Thursday — Through His Church
Friday — Through His Mother
Saturday — In Himself and in the Eucharist

The prefiguration of Christ in Sacred Scripture is one of the richest treasures of our Catholic faith. It sets our hearts on fire with the joy of the unity and sublime depth of God’s plan of salvation.

We have gathered some of the most powerful and effective speakers in the Church today to share this beauty with you — so that your own heart may burn within you as you encounter Christ in Scripture, in His Mother, in His Church, and in the Holy Eucharist.

Breakout Sessions

The conference will feature twenty dynamic breakout sessions presented by inspiring speakers from across the nation. These sessions will cover a wide variety of timely and important topics for today’s Catholics.

Breakouts will be offered in four time slots throughout the conference, with five concurrent sessions in each slot, giving you meaningful choices tailored to your interests and calling.

Speaker invitations are currently being confirmed. We will update the full schedule and speaker list regularly as confirmations come in.

Workshops

Workshops offer intimate, small-group settings where you can explore how the Holy Spirit is calling Catholics to serve. Experienced ministries from across southeast Michigan will share their expertise in areas such as pro-life ministry, prison ministry, Stephen Ministry, and other vital apostolates. You’ll also find workshops on specific devotions and spiritual disciplines.

Come to learn practical insights, hear real stories from those already living the call, and engage in meaningful discussion with fellow attendees. These workshops are a powerful way to deepen your own vocation while building relationships that strengthen the whole Body of Christ.

Workshop schedule and descriptions will be posted as they become available.

Features of the Conference

The Tapestry of Promise conference offers a rich, multi-faceted experience designed to encounter Christ in Scripture, in His Church, and in the Eucharist. Highlights include:

Eight outstanding keynote speakers delivering a total of twelve keynote addresses
20 breakout sessions on a wide variety of timely topics
14 focused workshops led by active Catholic ministries
Daily Rosary, Perpetual Adoration, Vespers, and the Sacrament of Confession
Holy Mass on Friday, with the Most Reverend Bishop Earl Boyea, and on Saturday
Special evening gatherings:
- Thursday: General conference dinner
- Friday & Saturday: Gala dinners with entertainment by Shayne Smith (Friday) and Donna Cori (Saturday) in the Assisi Center

Evening Gatherings in the Assisi Center

On Friday and Saturday evenings, we invite you to attend two gala dinners featuring excellent food, an open bar, and entertainment: Shayne Smith will perform comedy on Friday night, and Donna Cori will perform sacred music on Saturday. There will be a book-signing and opportunity to meet the speakers.

These gatherings in the Assisi Center provide a beautiful setting to deepen friendships, converse with speakers, and continue the spirit of fellowship begun during the day.

Hotel Information

We will have secured a block of discounted rooms for conference attendees at DoubleTree and Red Roof Inn in Ann Arbor. See Venue and Lodging for more information.

Keynote Speakers

Key Dates

June 20
Premium Earlybird Ticket Sales Begin

July 18
Earlybird Ticket Sales Begin

September 5
Regular Ticket Sales Begin

October 10
Event Registration Begins
Sign up for breakouts and workshops

November 5
Late Ticket Sales Begin

November 19 - 21
The Conference

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Purchase Tickets

Earlybird Premium — $175
Limited to 100 tickets

Earlybird Ticket — $200
Limited to 200 tickets
Before September 5th

Regular Ticket — $250

Couples Tickets — $200
Subject to availability

Late Ticket — $300
After November 5th

Student / Clergy — $130
Limited to 100 tickets
We are looking for sponsors to help make more student and clergy tickets available or to help us reduce the price further!

Friday Dinner Event — $150
2-for-1 couples' discount
Comedian Shayne Smith
Limited to 200 tickets

Saturday Dinner Event — $150
2-for-1 couples' discount
A performance of sacred music by Donna Cori
Limited to 200 tickets

Cancellation Policy
All payments are non-refundable unless the conference is canceled by us or a governmental agency. If the Conference is not canceled but you choose not to attend, there will be no refund.